Thursday Night Overnight Open Thread (9/15/16) [Mis. Hum.]

Although Europe has suffered terrorism before, this time it's different. Instead of big and relatively infrequent terrorist attacks, these new attacks are small, numerous and geographically dispersed. This change is a big deal, because it makes it possible for terrorists to turn attacks into "a tax" that depresses economic activity by imposing new costs and changing economic behavior.

When we allow a company, or a cartel from an incumbent industry, to monopolize the things that can plug into products that we all use, to convert their commercial preferences to legal obligations, we shut down innovation, at the expense of all the people who stand to benefit from that innovation.

Kris Boesen was paralyzed from the neck down after an auto accident in March. After stem cell injections his recovery has been incredible.

Indeed, Kris can now do most everything with his hands and arms that someone without a spinal cord injury can do: brush his teeth, feed himself, write his name, text his girlfriend, and even lift weights, which is an important part of his physical therapy.

We joke about "The Camps". Well, just in case you ever find yourself there, here are a few tips to help you adapt and get through. The top/bottom bunk issue is not addressed. And yes, this disappoints me as well.

They say the two best days in the life of a boat owner are the day you buy the boat and the day you sell the boat. You can avoid these days if you have a cool $17,000 lying about. You can purchase a drone instead of a boat.